The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders. Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics, the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Infection Prevention & Control

Whether you are a student, staff, faculty or visitor, Oakland University cares about your health and well-being. That is why OU instituted the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC). The committee's efforts are designed to decrease the risk of infection within the university community.

Come Prepared

Oakland University is constantly working to provide a healthy and safe environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. We are committed to educate and train individuals in the prevention and control of infectious diseases as well as the potential for widespread health emergencies.

College students should pack more than their iPad and mini-fridge. Health authorities say that they should also pack an ounce of prevention against communicable diseases. Living in residence halls, apartments, and off-campus housing can be a great experience, but know that everything which you own will probably be used by one person or another at some time. If you have roommates and visitors, be aware that items such as phones, computer keyboards, TV remote controls, and even towels are all carriers of infectious disease.

Read more information on what you should know for the 2014-2015 Influenza Season from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Communicable Diseases Students diagnosed by their doctor or the staff at Graham Health Center, with chicken pox, measles, mumps, mononucleosis, SARS or any other communicable disease that proves a health threat to the residence halls community, must leave the residence halls until they no longer are contagious as determined by the staff at Graham Health Center.

Please help encourage the prevention of infectious diseases among others in the OU community. See below for a variety of posters and brochures for your own use. We encourage you to print your favorites and hang them wherever they may be viewed by others in your area.

Avoid Droplet Spread Influenza virus is spread from person to person when an infected individual coughs or sneezes and sends small droplets through the air; this is known as “droplet spread”. Droplets become airborne and can land on the mouth or nose of people who are in close proximity. They can also land on any surface and contaminate an individual who touches the surface and then touches their own nose or mouth, or someone else’s, before washing their hands. Even though hand washing, social distancing and vaccination offer, perhaps the best defense against transmission of disease, the disinfection of environmental surfaces and the use of appropriate personal protective products can play an important role in keeping you healthy.

Recommended Equipment and Supplies

Personal Protection In addition to avoiding close contact, avoid touching your nose and mouth and wash your hands frequently. In the event that you must come into contact with potentially contaminated surfaces, you can further protect yourself by wearing gloves.

Currently, CDC does not recommend the use of masks as an influenza control strategy in non-healthcare settings. Since adults are contagious 1 day before symptoms appear and up to 5 days after onset of illness, practicing appropriate cough etiquette, including hand hygiene, is a far more effective means to limit transmission of disease. Although not recommended for departmental planning purposes, if desired, filtering facemasks are available for purchase.

As part of a complete infection and prevention program, utilizing disinfectants to maintain your office area, telephone and other work surfaces free of germs is a good idea. In addition, the use of hand sanitizers with a minimum of 60% alcohol is recommended when access to soap and running water is not practical. It is recommended that departments consider their needs with regards to protection and disinfection as part of regular infection control techniques and as it relates to business continuity planning in the event of a University closure.

How to Order OU employees can purchase effective sanitizers and disinfectants from a variety of approved vendors including Grainger and Detroit Pencil Company.